Color Inspiration #52

by Kristina Werner on May 16, 2009

in Color Inspiration

Color Inspiration #52

This Color Inspiration Challenge photo comes from blog reader Traci. Aren’t those beautiful colors? I know they might not be direct colors from the photo, but they were inspired by the photo, and that’s what this challenge is all about, right? :)

So the colors are Baja/Aqua, Saffron, Mustard, Sand, and White. Remember, you have to use all the colors without adding any additional colors. It’s a challenge and that’s what makes it fun! :)

Anyhow, enjoy!

If you’d like to send a picture in to be considered for a Color Inspiration Challenge, read the details here.

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Join us: Make a card/scrapbook page/whatever in the colors above. Color Inspiration virgins, please read the Color Inspiration FAQ first.

Deadline: Wednesday, May 20 at 7:00 pm MT. You will know when the deadline has past because you will not able to submit a new link through the Mister Linky box.

Grab this week’s swatch-only image. (If you’re having trouble saving the swatch-only image, try right-clicking on the link and then on “open in new window”).

Reader submissions for Color Inspiration #52:

1. Rieca
2. Crafty Girl (Karin Hoag)
3. Kay McNeill
4. Felicity
5. Amanda Winkelman
6. Sheila (Spain)
7. Caroline
8. Nadia
9. Andrea R.
10. ANge KeLLy
11. Sankari Wegman
12. Sandra (Scrapperia)
13. Mae Collins (AUS)
14. Yapha
15. Karen Madden
16. Karina
17. Michelle Scott
18. Rosemarie Diehl
19. Kate B
20. Maureen P
21. CriA
22. Stacey Schafer
23. Julie Davison
24. Yaneri-ScrapyCrafter
25. Christina Clarke
26. shimelle
27. Shelly P
28. Antonia
29. Blair and Carly
30. **Lesley**
31. Tracey Old NZL
32. Rochelle Gould
33. Rachel Sztonyk
34. Brit Swiderski
35. Kristine Macabare
36. Krystie Lee
37. Courtney Baker
38. Sharlene M – NZL
39. Kirsty Brown
40. Adriel
41. Courtney McAulay
42. Sheila H
43. Sarah Naber
44. Carol Dunstan
45. NinaB (Croatia)
46. SaraStamper (UK)
47. Giselle
48. Arielle ~ SnappyStamper
49. Louise (2nd try with link!)
50. uglybadseed
51. ER (from Philippines)
52. Kelley Eubanks
53. Selene Kempton
54. Ms. Aaron B
55. Debbie
56. Jane
57. Kadee Morrison
58. Elizabeth Fortuna
59. Kimberly Trevino #1
60. Kimberly Trevino #2
61. Stacy
62. CarrollAnn (MrsBoz)
63. Jenyfur
64. Zoe (emmanicholas)
65. Elizabeth Goliber
66. Dori S.
67. elana k
68. Donna
69. Travelingmama
70. Schnuspel
71. Kiara Lee
72. Lisa (sideoats scribbles)
73. Maryann T.
74. Amy, Ottawa, Canada
75. Tracee
76. Julie Leblanc (kewlstamps-n-more)
77. Dotty
78. KatieTurtle
79. Tammy W
80. Deb Rymer
81. Tiffany Heilman
82. Winter Sims
83. Sarah Martina
84. Robyn
85. Claire (Australia)
86. Randee E
87. Ashley Newell
88. Samantha Gale
89. Mary
90. rubber’n'ink
91. Jennifer G
92. Savitri
93. Sue Lelli
94. Isabelle Lefebvre
95. Vicky Jo #1
96. Vicky Jo #2
97. Lisa A.
98. Laura Bassen
99. Patti MacLeith
100. Hazel
101. n toll
102. Gloria G.
103. Terri E.
104. Illy (from Italy)
105. Krista Visser – Driessen
106. Steph Herbert
107. Linda Beeson
108. Kristin (Stampin’ Fanatic)
109. Regan
110. Rosemary D
111. Kelly in Canada
112. Tanja
113. Mimi
114. Jaded
115. Leonie Hegarty
116. andreaweston
117. Lori
118. Julie Martin
119. Tessa Wise
120. Lisa Harrolle
121. Brandi (YankeeBelle)
122. Sinajana
123. Kathy V.
124. Alice W.
125. Amy Waters
126. Steph E
127. Deb K
128. Traci Garzelli
129. Ivette- Sunshine Florida
130. Jessica Keller
131. Morgaine
132. Barbara M
133. Rosie H.
134. Kim Jackson
135. Marisa G
136. AManda VanderGaast
137. Sharnee Torrents
138. Terrie – Paperologizt
139. Samantha Gale #2
140. Sara Hayes
141. Andrea Thompson~
142. Anne M.
143. Elizabeth Fortuna #2
144. Mona L. Pendleton
145. Dana Gustafson
146. Julie Batta
147. LinaK (Sweden)
148. Jeneen Lloyd
149. Michelle Last UK
150. Linda L
151. Brenda Weaver
152. Aime
153. Maren
154. Naomi
155. Shan Reid
156. Kasia
157. Nancy McKinney
158. Amy Lingenfelser
159. Dreena Guptill (canada)
160. Chloe
161. Deanna (DeeWoodland)
162. Jennifer
163. SMK
164. Angie Tieman
165. Nora Griffin
166. Heather Ruwe
167. Dawn McVey (dawnsing)
168. Erika in CA
169. Holly
170. Ashley G.
171. Anthonette
172. Alina

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{ 40 comments }

Yaneri May 16, 2009 at 11:06 pm

Hey Kristina! Ok, this may sound kind of a duh question but I have to ask….lol! That “sand” color you mention is that like a greyish color? or kinda like khaki color? So hard for me to tell. Are these SU color names? Unfortunately I don’t use SU products…:o( sorry! So i couldn’t really compare them to. But I guess I’ll just have to compare my paper color to my laptop screen when crafting something. Anyways, I thought I ask.

Yaneri :o)

Kristina Werner May 16, 2009 at 11:14 pm

The color I show is SU’s Sahara Sand, but it’s kind of like a taupe-y sand-ish gray. It’s gard to describe. You’d be okay using a light gray. :)

Felicity Fernandez May 17, 2009 at 1:17 am

I found this challenge particularly difficult this week, these colours were definitely challenging. Thanks for making me push the boundaries this week Kristina.

Caroline May 17, 2009 at 3:20 am

Beautiful colours Kristina! Have a good week!
Thanks!

Nadia May 17, 2009 at 5:09 am

I love these colours. It was so much fun to play along.
Thanks, Nadia

Brenda Weaver May 17, 2009 at 5:52 am

beautiful challenge colors, Kristina! From the few entries I’ve seen so far it looks like it’s going to be a great week. So many great cards here already!

Sandra May 17, 2009 at 6:52 am

Hi Kristina, this is my first time participating, so go easy on me! :)
Love your challenges, your cards, your blog… and most of all your videos.
Thanks!

Mae Collins May 17, 2009 at 7:43 am

Hi Kristina
Thanks again for another challenge, although my card turned into a bit of a disaster I am still going to enter into the challenge as I may not have time to do another one before the closing time. I thought my idea was good and enjoyed the process of making this card but was not happy when I started using my new Snow Writer pen. Oh well, our craft is meant to be a way to experiment and grow! Have a great week!

Yaneri ~ScrapyCrafter~ May 17, 2009 at 12:16 pm

Stayed up late late midnight creating something for this challenge. These colors for sure were a combination I think I would never pick out if it wasn’t for this challenge! Had lots of fun creating!

shimelle May 17, 2009 at 1:51 pm

just featured this week’s challenge over on the frog blog! so happy to finally have a week with a spare few minutes to make something for your fab challenge. :)

Tracey Old May 17, 2009 at 4:17 pm

Fantastic colours this week!. (Actually every week.) I always look forward to your challenges. Thanks for the excuse to have a play!

Rochelle May 17, 2009 at 4:26 pm

What fun colors this week! I had fun creating my little scene! Thanks!

Kristine May 17, 2009 at 7:23 pm

Yay! I’m glad I got to participate this week :) It’s been FOREVER!

Adriel May 18, 2009 at 12:08 am

Awesome colors, Kristina! They remind me of a vacation to some beach place… don’t know where… somewhere in my imagination! LOL! =)

Thanks for the inspiration!
-Adriel

SaraStamper May 18, 2009 at 5:10 am

Lovely colour combo Kristina. So wish that we had the Baha/Aqua colour over here in the UK but at least it appears in our DSPs. Provided just the inspiration I needed for a thank you card. Sara xx

Louise May 18, 2009 at 6:28 am

Thanks for doing these challenges, Kristina! I really enjoyed the colours this week.

Louise May 18, 2009 at 6:30 am

Argh! My link didn’t work! Here it is
http://handmadebylou.blogspot.com/2009/05/kristina-werners-colour-challenge-52.html
I’ll try again.

Evelin May 18, 2009 at 9:03 am

Gosh, I really love the colours you put up in this challenge but I don’t think I have saffron…or mustard :(

Really great cards the other’s created, though :)

CarrollAnn (MrsBoz) May 18, 2009 at 11:52 am

I don’t think I’ve ever done one of these Color Inspiration Challenges before. I see them every week, but this week, I decided to jump in. It really was a challenge to use ONLY the specified colors! Also, I used the wrong yellow, but it is close I think. Thanks!!!

Zoe May 18, 2009 at 1:45 pm

Hello
This is my first time actually following thru with a challenge and posting it to my blog. I hope you will all take a moment to check out my card. Enjoy and thanks for looking.

elana k May 18, 2009 at 2:57 pm

Finally got around to participating in my first but definitely not last) color inspiration challenge–love the colors this week!

Lisa (sideoats + scribbles) May 18, 2009 at 5:27 pm

Hi Kristina! I thought this challenge would be super easy when I first saw it — but it turned out to be super hard! I had tons of fun tho! :)

And, I think I messed up when I entered the card in Mr. Linky — I only have one card entered, not two — the #2 must have been from last week. I hurried up to try and go back and I thought it didn’t work so I did it again (without the #2) and THEN the first one showed up. Doh! Sorry!

http://sideoatsandscribbles.wumple.com/?p=1722

Winter May 18, 2009 at 9:45 pm

Hey Kristina! Thank you for having these color challenges! I have used colors that I never knew I had! :) I really loved the colors this week! Thanks again!

Robyn May 19, 2009 at 12:40 am

Sorry about doing 2 entries! I submitted #42 but then wanted to change my photo and didn’t know how to delete the first one! Sorry!!

Hazel May 19, 2009 at 9:34 am

Lovely colours and examples x

Kristin (achickylala) May 19, 2009 at 1:17 pm

LOVED these colors, thanks!!

Africange May 19, 2009 at 2:53 pm

I know this is not a vote but just for the record, I looked through all of them and LOVE Amanda Winkelman’s!!

Traci May 19, 2009 at 9:53 pm

So fun to see my picture as inspiration for this weeks challenge. Can’t wait to participate in more challenges.

Sharnee May 20, 2009 at 12:23 am

I’m so pleased to have joined in again on a challenge!! It feels like it’s been ages for me!!
Thanks as always for the amazing inspiration!
Smiles SHarnee :0)
P.S WOW i love that photo!! Can i go driving in that totally awesome old car??

Mona Pendleton May 20, 2009 at 8:29 am

Thanks Kristina for another great Color Challenge! I am looking forward to the next!

Julie Batta May 20, 2009 at 11:38 am

Cool, beautiful, summers at the beach colors. Love em.

Shan Reid May 20, 2009 at 2:38 pm

Finally got one done today! Thanks for the challenge!

Kasia May 20, 2009 at 2:55 pm

Yummy.. they are begging for sea / beach theme :-).

Nancy McKinney May 20, 2009 at 3:13 pm

Really great colours and inspiration! Wish I had time to play more.

Dreena Guptill May 20, 2009 at 3:59 pm

That was fun! This was my first time participating in a challenge EVAH!

I loved those colours and I’m looking forward to playing again.

I really liked how my project turned out, but sadly, i’m not a photographer…

I saw some comments with people using a ‘like colour’ for the Sahara sand, I too had to use a ‘like colour’ and substitute with a ‘kraft’ cardstock.

It was difficult for me to only stamp images with the colour challenge ink colours. I realized that i don’t always have to use black or brown to stamp with.

I hope i linked everything appropriately, i’m new to the blogging world.

Ciao,
Dreena

Deanna May 20, 2009 at 4:08 pm

Awesome color inspiration Kristina!

Dawn McVey (dawnsing) May 20, 2009 at 6:13 pm

Hi Kristina! Thanks for another fun color challenge…..it’s been a few weeks since I was able to play along. I missed it! :)

Hope you’re having a great week!
Dawn

Erika May 20, 2009 at 6:28 pm

Awesome challenge and great photo! I was so inspired for Fathers’ Day! Thanks for the challenge!

Myran May 21, 2009 at 3:27 am

I was to late… But here is my card if you want to see:
http://myransbo.blogspot.com/2009/05/life-is-sweet.html

Ronnie Crowley May 21, 2009 at 2:51 pm

Life prevented me from getting my card posted last night so I missed the deadline. If you want to check it out its at http://ronniecreates.blogspot.com/2009/05/my-first-circle-card.html
Great colors!

Ronnie

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